HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving contract and bond for 2026/27 Airport Entryway Improvement (South Parking Lot Expansion) to Absolute Group, of Granger, IARESOLUTION NO. 26-507
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR
2026/27 AIRPORT ENTRYWAY IMPROVEMENT
(SOUTH PARKING LOT EXPANSION)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore determined it advisable and necessary
that certain improvements be constructed in the City of Ames, Iowa, such project having
been designated as the 2026/27 Airport Entryway Improvement (South Parking Lot
Expansion); and, pursuant to notice and hearing, bids were received on the 28th day of May,
2026, as called for in the detailed plans and specifications as prepared by Public Works
Department and filed with the City Clerk on the 7th day of June, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined that the bid of Absolute
Group, of Granger, IA, in the amount of $373,970.75 is the lowest and best bid submitted
for the construction of said project; and,
WHEREAS, the Contract in the form provided in said plans and specifications has
been executed by said contractor, and satisfactory performance bond has been filed by said
contractor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, as follows:
Section One. The Contract between the City of Ames, Iowa, and Absolute
Group, of Granger, IA, in the amount of $373,970.75 dated the 12th day of May,
2026, for the 2026/27 Airport Entryway Improvement (South Parking Lot
Expansion) as provided for in the detailed plans and specifications referred to
in the preamble hereof, and the performance bond of the said contractor with
Merchants National Bonding, Inc., of West Des Moines, IA, as surety thereon,
in the amount of $373,970.75 filed in connection therewith, be and the same
are hereby approved.
Section Two. All resolutions or orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
ADOPTED THIS 11th day of August, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11th day of August, 2026.